What People Are Saying
"Our experience using different stations in co-teaching was very helpful and a great tool to use in the classroom. It gave us an opportunity to focus more on individual learning for each child in our class."
— Michael Toto- Sewanhaka HS
"We both had students that asked questions in the smaller group that would not have otherwise asked questions during whole class instruction and we both really enjoyed working in smaller groups teaching specific content."
— Melissa Brown/Marissa DelOrfano
“Thank you so much for all you and Malena did today. Very interesting day – Limited power – no internet - yet that did not stop you and your partner in giving our staff an outstanding presentation on co-teaching to our teachers. Just goes to show you.. excellent teaching – is excellent teaching – you did not need all the “ stuff” to provide a full and enriching day for our teachers ! Thank you again.”
— Patrice Dobies, EM, Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services
“Thank you for organizing! The women who came were very knowledgable and modeled as they taught. They gave plenty of time for discussion and answered questions. I am glad that we are going to have the coach working with us and hope that will continue. I definitely feel more comfortable going into September having had even a single day with resources and information, so any additional workshops would be useful.
We look forward to getting together in July and appreciate your support.”
— Patrick DiClemente, Principal, Locust Valley High School
“Some of the best professional development I have received.”
— Erika Rotolo – Emeadow
“Clear concise, organized, great time management.”
— Michael, ENL teacher HHH
“We were excited to have you come in and see us implement so much you have taught. Your workshops are always a tremendous world of knowledge for us and we truly appreciate you. You are a tremendous asset to all of us that are fortunate enough to work with you. Have an awesome weekend!”
— John Paul Biondo, Belmont Elementary School, North Babylon UFSD
“Thank you so much for a great year filled with lots of laughter and learning.. your stories never got old and only got funnier. You pushed us to do well and if we came in unmotivated you were sure to change that for the better... thank you for actually using new techniques you learned to make the class different and fun (and splitting the class so we could learn different methods from both teachers. So many teachers don't do that that should) you guys both made math fun!... I hope you have the best summer with your kids and or your kitties miss you and I will see you next year!”
— Caitlyn Knote, SHUFSD
"My co-teacher and I have been the most successful with parallel teaching. As you know, we have some students who struggle behaviorally and are easily distracted. They are most successful when we divide the class into two heterogenous groups and teach them in smaller and different settings. Every student gets the attention that they need and deserve."
— Jennifer Mantion- Sewanhaka HS
"We are grateful for the opportunity provided to us to attempt the "Stations" method of co-teaching! In our first attempt, we felt more energy and enthusiasm from our students than in the "traditional" classroom setting, and their retention of material was better than we had even hoped for!"
— Daniel Schaub- Sachem East
“Most useful workshop in years.”
— Christina Rannazzis – POB
“As a teacher for 15 years, I was pleasantly surprised to be taught such useful and cutting-edge techniques. I am refreshed and excited to implement the strategies and structures I have learned in this Co-teaching workshop.”
-Michaela Riviello, Middle School Teacher,
Smithtown NY
“Having taken many cooperative learning courses and workshops over the years, I was pleasantly surprised by the Co-teaching workshop run by Beth and Casey. Their depth of knowledge, skill set, modeling of Co-teaching methods, manipulatives and general ease of sharing their expertise was a refreshing experience as we teachers prepared for the upcoming school year. Thanks for your help and insight.”
— Roger Smith, Social Studies Teacher, Accompsett MS
“Very focused, practical training. GREAT!!”
— Cindy Campanella
“This workshop was the best! So well delivered and creative.”
— Ann Marie Purdy, ELA Woodland MS
“Great day of learning.”
— Brian Snyder – NB – RMMS
“When do we meet again! Wonderful thank you!”
— Samantha Cuebas/Cindy McLaren, 4th grade/HHH
“Just wanted to say thank you and Denise again for your patience, guidance and insight with the reflective conversations that took place today. As I reflected on the day, I was happy that my colleagues demonstrated true collaboration and vulnerability to engage in the process. I learned from you both ways to elicit ideas and facilitate creation of new ideas. It was most important that how you both facilitated the conversation encouraged ownership. I think this is a good start for our teams. Breathing easier and off the ledge.”
— April Poprilo, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, South Huntington UFSD